• Graveside Memorial Service: Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in Music Family Cemetery in Auxier, KY.

James Tecumseh Craft was born on July 31, 1929 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky and parted this life on March 3, 2023 in Casey, Illinois.

James was the son of Nicholas Jefferson Craft and Grace Arnet Craft.  James married Loretta Music in Prestonsburg, Kentucky in September of 1951.  He and Loretta had no biological children together; however, Mary Francis Robinson (Merrel Robinson), Loretta's biological daughter, became James' daughter upon his marriage to Loretta.

James is survived by his daughter Mary Francis Robinson (Merrel); his two grandchildren, Brent Robinson (Donna Stein Robinson, deceased) and Chad Robinson (Melissa Sweasey Robinson); his three great-grandchildren, Cody Robinson, Rene' Robinson Solomon (Buck Solomon), and Charlotte Robinson.

James served in the United States Navy and was a retired foreman from CSX Railroad.  He was a member of the Solid Rock Apostolic Church in Casey, Illinois and loved traveling throughout the United States with his family, friends, or even on his own!  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

A graveside memorial service will be held in James' honor on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00am in the Music Family Cemetery in Auxier, Kentucky where he was laid to rest beside his wife, Loretta Music Craft.  Immediately following the service, a memorial cookout will be held at the home of James' niece, Jessica Music Gambill (Greg Gambill) at Pappy Jack Farm, 31 Thomas Street, Auxier, Kentucky.  All friends and family are invited to attend the cookout to celebrate the life and memory of James T.

Jones-Preston Funeral Home is both Honored and Privileged to be Entrusted with all funeral arrangements for Mr. James Tecumseh Craft.